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April 27, 2022
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10 Mistakes that Will Get You Hacked

Sometimes, it's the little things that make a big difference. This is especially true for cybersecurity. Here are 10 common mistakes made in office settings that leave people vulnerable to cyber attacks, presented by Security Engineer, Will Tipton:

Business Email Compromise: What is it, and How Can it Affect Me?

You may have heard the statistic: 90% of breaches start with email. But you’re probably thinking, that won’t happen to me. You know the signs of a phishing email and you avoid emails that are clearly unsafe, so you’re not going to be the one who gets breached, right?

“You have 48 hours after reading this letter” – How to Identify the Latest Phishing Scam

One of the latest phishing scams affecting small businesses is a message that alleges “your email account and device been hacked” and that “we have installed one RAT software into your device.”

GDPR: Is Your Cybersecurity Strategy Ready?

If the GDPR affects your business, you may need to make some significant changes to your cybersecurity strategy. Here are four core areas to address in order to achieve technical compliance with the GDPR.

How to Get Notified When Someone Tampers with Your Mac

Admit it. You’ve left your computer unattended in a public place.

IoT and UPnP: A Dangerous Combination

Over the past 15 years, Internet of Thing (IoT) devices have radically changed the IT world, introducing many benefits along with some tricky downsides. For example, while vulnerabilities found within IoT devices have been common knowledge since 2006, the rapid development ...

A Simple Guide to Online Privacy and Protecting Your Identity

It is easier than ever for cyber criminals to obtain your private information, especially when “trustworthy” sites are the ones putting it on the line. Follow these simple steps to ensure you’re doing what you can to keep your information safe at work and at home:

Does Your Business Have an Incident Response Plan?

Your business experiences a data breach. What happens next?

Don’t Get Hooked! 7 Signs of a Phishing Email

You may not realize it, but your computer, mobile devices, accounts, and information all have value to cyber criminals. According to Verizon’s Data Breach Report, 91% of company breaches start with an email. Knowing how to maintain email security at the user level will keep ...

How to Reduce Security Risks Created by Your Employees

How often does the average person think about cybersecurity?

SCAM ALERT: Cyber Monday

Scam Alert – Cyber Monday is coming and scammers will take advantage! Savvy criminals are getting ready to celebrate the holiday season just like we are. The difference is, they plan to fund their holiday with your bank account. Hackers go into scam-overdrive mode during ...

U.S. Warns About Phishing Attacks on Utility Companies

U.S. warns about phishing attacks on nuclear, energy, aviation, water, and manufacturing industries. The U.S government issued a rare public warning that sophisticated hackers are targeting energy and industrial firms, the latest sign that cyber attacks present an ...

SCAM ALERT: Netflix Email

SCAM ALERT – Hackers are sending emails, falsely claiming your Netflix account has been suspended. These emails look just like the real thing. They are trying to get your login information and your credit card data.

11 Years of Work & Play at Infogressive

11 Years Ago – Internet Explorer was the dominant web browser, Facebook was created, cell phones became video-capable, and our CEO began a mission to make small businesses' networks a safer place. 2006 – Infogressive, Inc. was founded in Lincoln, NE

What Do You Have That Cyber Criminals Want?

You may not realize it, but you, your company, and your employees are all targets for cyber criminals. Computers, mobile devices, accounts and your information all have tremendous value.